October 21, 2003
| HIKERS – John Bellamy, Jack Jacobi, Wayne Miller, Leigh Ann Miller, Bob Presley,Gerald Shedd,and Bill Taylor.
TRAIL INFO. – Our hike on the Appalachian Trail today began at Tesnatee Gap. On Hwy 348 North of Helen, GA. We hiked to Cow Rock and beyond towards Neel’s Gap. Hiking distance 8+ miles. Another beautiful hiking day! Partly cloudy 55-68 degrees F. Great views in the Cow Rock area! Wildflowers viewed – Closed Gentian, White Snakeroot, Wood Asters, Phlox, Heal-All, Lady’s Thumb. Fauna identified – Pileated Woodpecker, Carolina Wren, Junco. |
 The sign near our parking lot. |
 The early morning mountain views were nice. |
 A short break to take in the scenery! |
 Another early morning view! |
 Looking back down on the “Richard Russell Highway” GA 348. |
 A view from Cow Rock! |
 Yet another nice view! |
 The OFHC gang near Cow Rock Mountain. Front (l-r) Wayne Miller, John Bellamy, Leigh Ann Miller, Bill Taylor, Bob Presley, Jack Jacobi, and Gerald Shedd. |